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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Food recalls

Food safety recalls including contamination, mislabeling, and undeclared allergens

Total recalls
25,513
Top agency
FDA Food
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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Food ranks #2 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (25,513 notices, 24.4% of the archive); 46% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 25,513 food recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 24.4% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #2 of 12. Of the 25,513 records graded for severity, 46% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Food. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 25,513 total recalls
  • #2 of 12 among categories
  • 46% graded high-severity
  • FDA Food top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Food is #2 of 12 (2nd of 12) with 25,513 recalls, about 24.4% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 11,676 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Food.

25,513
total recalls
#2 of 12
category rank by events
46%
graded high-severity
FDA Food
top issuing agency

Where Food sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Food is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Food vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

25,513 2nd of 12 higher than 10 of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-24

Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?

Food sits at the 86th percentile of category volume (25,513 recalls) and the 86th percentile of Class I rate (46.3% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Food recalls by year

2000–2026

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2392 2595 2774 1717 1745 1125 1045 1368 2039 1282 1433 813

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Food

Newest first · Page 88 of 511

FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S04380 BEEF RUB X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G96378 LOTTA ZING SAUCE MIX X2 15.00 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A89471 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A21470 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Wegmans single serve snack tray (5.7oz) packaged in a clear square plastic packaging with fruit, almonds and cheese 6 trays per case

Stellex/CF Houston, LLC
FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Cricket Creek Farm brand Berkshire Bloom Cheese

Cricket Creek Farm LLC
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A21219 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G0AGTG GTG HOT & SPICY WIENER SEASONING X4 24.44 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Pearl Milling Company Self-Rising Yellow Corn Meal Mix Net Wt 80 oz (5 lb) UPC 3000057380 packaged in paper bag with printed label

PepsiCo Beverages & Foods
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G20267 WITTS CHICKEN BBQ SEASONING #T-8 25.00 CASE

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S00527 RUB FOR ROAST BEEF P2 30.00 BOX

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B57201 BREADER X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S22072 W CLASSIC MARINADE OAT X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A97176 BREADER X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B22084 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S18965 WIENER AND BOLOGNA D/R S140 X1 44.30 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B28916 BATTER MIX X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G94203 WIENER AND BOLOGNA SEASONING X1 47.55 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A98164 PREDUST X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A91283 BREADER X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

I26353 ONION PWD 1.00 BAG Y2I060152

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S16997 LEMON GARLIC SEASONING FOR CHICKEN P1 50.00 BOX

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S09588 SAVORY MARINADE X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S14773 CHICKEN SAUSAGE SEASONING X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Cargill Tripotassium Citrate Monohydrate packaged in 50 lb. paper bag. Product item: SKU 100105392, TPC GNLR 50LB BG KH FCC

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B57820 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S17276 POT ROAST RUB X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A99744 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G94702 GARLIC ONION SEASONING FOR TURKEY B X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G89162 CHICKEN FAJITA SEASONING X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G96870 SAVORY MEATBALL SEASONING X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

S19620 SAVORY HERB MARINADE X3 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A83904 WENDY'S CLASSIC ENRICHED BATTER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B91943 BREADER X6 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G98885 ROLY POLY CHICKEN SEASONING X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G13149 KARLIN CHEF TACO SEASONING NO MSG SP412 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A29365 BATTER MIX X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A20180 BATTER MIX X4 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Cargill Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate packaged in 50 lb. paper bags and 2,000 lb. supersacks. Product item ids: 1. SKU 100002299, TSC DIHYD FN 50LB BG 6132-04-3 KH FC 2. SKU 100105400, TSC DIHYD FN 2000LB RED HNDL SS KH 3. SKU 100106066, TSC DIHYD FN 2000LB RED HNDL SS KH FCC 4. SKU 100105370, TSC DIHYD GNLR 50LB BG KH FCC 5. SKU 100105374, TSC DIHYD GNLR 2000LB RED HNDL SS KH FCC

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
FDA Food Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Gose con Sandia, Sour Ale with watermelon, limes and sea salt, 12 oz. Can 6 pk. (72 oz. total) Can UPC 7 96363 00495 2, Carton UPC 7 96363 00495 2 (6 cans per carton, 4 cartons per case)

Avery Brewing Company
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A59123 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G35239 THE SAUSAGE MAKER BEEF JERKY SEASONING 25.00 BOX

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B97254 PREDUST X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G90980 SAVORY MARINADE X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

B90212 BREADER X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A86554 W CRISPY CHICKEN BATTER MIX X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G84827 STAGG SILVERADO CHILI SEASONING X1 45.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

A91659 BREADER X2 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G84672 PUTTANESCA MARINADE X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
FDA Food Critical Jul 12, 2023

G97461 SAVORY SEASONING X1 50.00 BAG

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.

What to do with this

Monitoring food? Start here.

  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • Most food recalls come from FDA Food - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Food recalls
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.

Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

Data sources

Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for food. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 19, 2026.